News: AACN Chapters Receive Awards at NTI

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to honor chapters at 2013 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, Boston, May 18-23

Chapters to be recognized for exemplary efforts to make a difference in the healthcare profession and their communities

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — May 6, 2013 — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is recognizing 14 of its more than 235 chapters worldwide for their exemplary efforts to make a difference in the healthcare profession and their communities. Awards will be presented during the 2013 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, Boston, May 18-23.

Excellence in Collaboration: Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter, Rochester, N.Y.; Siouxland Chapter, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and South Central Connecticut Chapter, New Haven, Conn., for their collaboration with other chapters and external groups.

Excellence in Community Education & Public Service: Oklahoma City Area Chapter, Edmond, Okla., and San Antonio Chapter, San Antonio, for outstanding public service and community education contributions that support AACN’s mission, vision and values.

Excellence in Leadership Development: Broward County Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for leadership development, succession planning and support of AACN’s mission, vision and values. This award is presented in memory of Sharon Connor, AACN director of membership and chapters from 1985 to 1997, for her advocacy of volunteerism and dedication to the success of chapters.

Excellence in Promoting the Value of Certification: Greater Johnstown Chapter, Johnstown, Pa., and Houston Gulf Coast Chapter, Houston, for their efforts to increase the number of certified nurses as well as renewal and retention.

About the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Founded in 1969 and based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. AACN joins together the interests of more than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses and claims more than 235 chapters worldwide. The organization’s vision is to create a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families in which acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.